Dewey's Manila Bay Victory Described in Detail
The dispatch recounts Commodore Dewey’s historic Manila Bay triumph. It covers the swift approach, the Spanish fleet at Cavite, mines, and the decisive firing as the Olympia and other American ships engaged. Dewey’s leadership and the valor of officers and crew are lauded for a near complete destruction of Spanish forces with minimal American losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bew
Montejolo
Manila Bay
Cavite
Nutta Ain
Baltimore
Dewey
McCullee
Mantin Bay
Olympia
Mauadron
Fa Ri
Corregidor
Baldimenealeigh
Petri
Concord
Masta
Arran
Don Juan de Austria
Don Antonio de Ulla
Inia de Cubs
Inte de Luzon
Krom
Marg
Onero
General
Commodore
Manuel
Admiral Dewey
Omoer Rees
Lieut. Calkins
Gridiabip
Olympic
Dons
Boston
American Victory at Manila Harbor Broadside Dewey’s Feat
May 1898 reports Dewey’s squadron quickly destroying Spanish vessels at Manila. Reina Christina and other ships abandoned or sunk. Ulloa sinks. Spanish fire ceases as white ensign signals surrender. Dispatches note Dewey’s orders to capture or destroy all enemy ships and the readiness to take the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Borteo
Petrel
Dargana
Ameritatts
Dewey
Manila
Madrid
Cavite
Long
Philippine Islands
Sealed proposals for wooden edge job near Williston
Notice in Williams county North Dakota invites sealed proposals for construct a wooden edge across a creek on the Williston Nelson road. Bids due at the county auditor's office in Williston by 4 o'clock in the afternoon on the 16th day. Plans and specs available at the auditor's office. Dated April 1898 by County Auditor H Roehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Nelson
Williams County
North Dakota
Corintent
N. D
H. Roewr
Trees for sale prompt early tree planting appeal
Fragmentary notice urging readers to set out young trees now with offers of many trees for farms yards and property. Instruction to write for further details from Wester Surry in Williston South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farma
Wester Surry
Williston
D. Os
Pungent Paragraphs and Quips Across Papers
A collage of humorous snippets from various newspapers including lines about a store clerk asking for powder, a sleigh ride joke, and playful exchanges on pride and navigation. Also features political jests about bills, stumping, and a baker’s wary stance on selling to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Jennie
Reginald
Eben
Washington Star
Pat
Detroit Free Press
South Dakota
Chicago Evening Post
Miss Skimp
Cleveland Plain. Dealer
Uneless
Kington Star
Waler Yous Hoper
Cleveland Lendser
Rain and hard work in a northern Arkansas cabin
A traveler meets a gaunt Arkansas man beside his cabin, where eight to ten hounds rest on dusty ground. They discuss rain, corn, and chores before the man reveals his wife is dead, then sits with a dog’s head in his lap as the scene ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorse
Mebby
Ellis Parker Cutler
Williston Will Hold School Bond Election May 21 1898
Notice states voters in Williston Spering School District will vote at the courthouse on Saturday May 21 1898 on issuing bonds of 2500 dollars for a second story addition and furniture for the Williston Special School District building. Bonds repayable over 15 years at six percent with semiannual interest. Polls open 9 a m. to 6 p m. By order of the Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Wile Vio
Dnd
North Dakota
Williston Spering
Jsuing Bundy
Schiool
Anon
Onda
Daniel Beatty of Washington New Jersey Pioneer Organ Maker
Daniel Beatty of Washington New Jersey built and shipped more Organa nia pianos than any rival. From humble penniless beginnings in 1870 he rose to prominence, amassing vast wealth as Beatty’s organs and pianos dominated the market, with estimates surpassing 200 million dollars in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
U River
Washington
New Jersey
EL ix
Daniel Wy Heatey
Euilzun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lore Dewey
Wuaeteree
Dawayington
Maine
Congress
L. Dewey
Reina China- Una
Castillo
Don Antonio de Utica
Isla de Lugon
Isla de Cuna
General Lezo
Marques de Duero
Corrio
Velasco
Isla de Mindanao
Francisco
Philippines
Mateo
Progresso
Williematte
Solmiers
Heath
Mauchter
Sacramento
Cal
Griffo
Justice Henry
Joe Devitt
Bull McCarthy
Sacramento Athletic Club
Wheven
Duryea
John Monahan
Stephen Jenkins
John Titus
Arkansas
WM. Snyder
Williston, S
E.C. Palmer
Sellors Lowaten
Otter
Postallion
Williams Co
JOS. Cartier
Stevdsnor
H. Roehir
Missouri
Piyer
Reston
WN. Pak
Beathy
M. Born & CO
Chicago
Call ON Mercantile Co
W. Allenbers
Bryson NL
Aruiur M Leits
TM. James
Vives
American
Live Stock Commission CO
BE & M
Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Ill
National Live
Drovers’ National Bank
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
Prop
Lin
Herman Roehr
M. Ross
Wain ST. Williston
ST. Paul
Missouri River Valley
Wild Association
Peron
Benndlaeany
Beth
AL VO Smith
Rene
Joun Aakhcer
Rien H. A. Nelson
Postotlive Auldress
Nesson
Brand Yiso
Enttle
George W.newton
Postottion
Williston, N. D
Ole Thorson
N.D
R. Zahl
W. O. Barstad
Hetind
Willams County
Keene , Chris, Anderson
E. L. Moore
Willintom
Thomas Shea
Williston, N
Bell
Willieto
Ny Ne
Louglas Bell
Motorties
Yidress
Willistan
Dan Harris
Postoffice Addteess
Heterty
Stroud Bros
Stroud, N
Hpulder
U.S. Land Office
Minat
Clalan
Leon Hardy
Les
Eitenity Court of Williams
Plotien A
Immerty Floren A
Isibo Seu
Af Evetton
Lown
Ricgo
Laniel F
Beatty
Washietn
Win. Russ
J. Smith
Towner
Merchants Bank
Towner, North Dakota
Coormants &c
Rome
Seem Ois
Scientific Fimerican
HOW & Coss
Wml
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